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Leah’s Korner Kafe in Coleman, Michigan went from destroying a marriage to being ranked #1 of all restaurants in town. After Restaurant Impossible helped owners Leah and Chris Fogle reconnect, this small-town cafe has become a community treasure.
A Marriage in Crisis
Leah bought the cafe from the previous owners after working there for a while, establishing it in 2012. She ran it with her husband Chris – at least in theory. In practice, Leah’s refusal to listen to Chris’s advice and suggestions had pushed him away.
By the time Restaurant Impossible arrived, Chris had stepped away from the cafe for two years. The business was failing, and so was their marriage.
The Episode (Season 22, Episode 11)
Title: “Driven to Tears”
Air Date: March 9, 2023
Filming: June 13, 2022
Location: 300 E Railway St, Coleman, MI
The episode title captured the emotional intensity. Robert Irvine discovered that this failing restaurant was destroying a loving marriage. His challenge: bring Chris back into the business while helping Leah learn to listen.
Community Support
The Coleman community rallied around the cafe. When the episode aired, residents gathered at Coleman Junior/Senior High School for a watch party, complete with snacks and mingling before the 7:45 PM showing.
That kind of community investment says something about what Leah’s Korner Kafe means to Coleman.
Remarkable Turnaround
The results speak for themselves:
- TripAdvisor: 4.5 stars – Ranked #1 of 6 restaurants in Coleman
- Reviews praise food quality and service
- Chris is back in the business
- The marriage survived
Owner Leah Fogle received significant praise following the episode’s airing, with the community celebrating her willingness to change.
Visit Information
Address: 300 E Railway St, Coleman, MI
Established: 2012
TripAdvisor: #1 of 6 restaurants in Coleman
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Leah’s Korner Kafe proves that Restaurant Impossible can save more than businesses – sometimes it saves marriages too.
Last verified: January 2026
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